Ola

Haven't been here in a while. And our excitement about returning after a long time for lunch ended up in a total dissappointment.
The appetizers tasted ok, though they were plated without any effort. My Ahi Sandwich was a tasteless desaster, an my coffee was watery and not fresh.
The staff was ok... but not more.

After calling a friend of mine who knows our local restaurant businesses very well I found out that there's a new chef and also that the resort ownership changed.
It is far too expensive for the mediocre quality, and we are so sad since Ola's was always worth the stop going out to the North Shore.

Not anymore...

Beautiful location and decent food. Would give it four stars, but service is only mediocre and there are limited vegetarian options. The veggie sandwich is about the most boring thing I've ever eaten. Dinner menu much better -- the cheese plate is fab. Overall, though, you can't beat it for the views and cocktails.

Don't go here.  Very overpriced for what you get.

The waitress brought my drink order and argued with me that was Bourbon and not Scotch.  I've been drinking bourbon for 28 years and this was NOT bourbon though she kept telling me it was.  Who do you think was wrong?  $2 tip was far too much; not earned by arguing with me.

I believe since Turtle Bay became independent and no longer a Hilton Hotel, they have gone down hill fast.  Their facilities need upkeep.  The door exiting the hotel to Ola's was stuck and didn't open completely without pulling hard as it creaked and moaned.

This is a Public Beach.  The Ola is separated by a rope and although this may be acceptable, it needs to be better controlled.  I was sitting at a table overlooking a fat guy eating a box of Cheese-Its in a personal beach chair.  Not appealing.  

This is not a great place to spend what they charge (drinks/food) and you can find better.  The cost of rooms at this hotel are way overpriced and with such, one would expect a better controlled facility (Ola).  

Just don't make the stop here for food/drink.  It's overpriced and only a local beach to view from the outside chairs.  I'm not returning here... that's for sure.